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The City of Gonzales, Louisiana, is turning 100 in 2022!
From our humble beginnings in 1922,
the City has prospered and continues to grow.
We are 100 years in the making!
From Friday, April 22nd - Sunday, April 24th, the City of Gonzales will host a weekend of events in celebration of our 100th Birthday.
Concerts, Jambalaya Cooking Contests, Arts & Crafts, 5k and 1-mile Fun Run, Fireworks and more. Come out and join us for the Jambalaya Capital's Centennial Celebration!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd
5 PM – 7 PM VIP RECEPTION
Tee-Joe Museum // Sponsored by REV
This event is by invitation only for sponsors, members of Tee-Joe’s family, etc.
5:30 PM - 6 PM 75TH TIME CAPSULE UNEARTHING & REVEAL
6:30 PM – 7 PM TIME CAPSULE 75TH VIDEO VIEWING
These events will be live streamed on the GonzalesLA100 Facebook page!
7 PM PERFORMANCE BY KIRK WILSON
Ascension Community Theater // Sponsored by REV
*Invitation Only*
SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD
5 AM – 10 AM ROLAND DOUCET SHOW LIVE BROADCAST
FROM JAMBALAYA AMPHITHEATRE
Biscuits and coffee around 7AM compliments of Carli-co, Community Coffee, and the City while supplies last
8 AM CENTENNIAL 5K FUN RUN BEGINS
Starting near City Hall
*Online pre-registration is now closed, but on-site registration will begin at 7AM on Saturday. Click here for more details*
Sponsored by Planet Fitness
Check out this great race promo from Planet Fitness!
10 AM ARTS & CRAFTS / FARMER’S MARKET OPENS
Walkway by City Hall
***UPDATE*** Unfortunately, Glenn Dorsey will not be able make this weekend's festivities. We wish him continued recovery and welcome him back home any time!
1 PM – 3PM KENNY FIFE
Jambalaya Amphitheatre Stage
Sponsored by Williamson Eye Center
4 PM – 7:30 PM CENTER STAGE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY CENTENNIAL SALUTE
Showcasing 100 years of Gonzales history!
Recreation Center Stage
Sponsored by Center Stage Performing Arts Academy & Lamendola's
SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH
7 AM CENTENNIAL JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF BEGINS
11 AM CENTENNIAL JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
ARTS & CRAFTS / FARMER’S MARKET OPENS
Walkway by City Hall
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM RHETT & THAD GLINDMEYER
Jambalaya Amphitheatre Stage
1 PM CENTENNIAL JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF FINALISTS BEGIN CHAMPIONSHIP COOK
2:30 PM ‘WE ARE BLESSED’ NON-DENOMINATIONAL COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE
Recreation Center Stage
2:30 PM – 4:30PM KENNY CORNETT
Jambalaya Amphitheatre Stage
Sponsored by Williamson Eye Center
3:30 PM 100THTIME CAPSULE BURIAL
5 PM – 7:30 PM CLOSING CEREMONIES & RECOGNITIONS
Recreation Center Stage
NA NA SHA CONCERT sponsored by the Harry Robert Family
CENTENNIAL JAMBALAYA CHAMP ANNOUNCED 6 PM
Sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Tourism
FIREWORKS SHOW
Behind Civic Center
Clay Schexnayder // John Cagnolatti // M.J. "Mert" Smiley, Jr. // Rep. Ken Brass
Tim Riley // Kenny Matassa // Airline Glass Upholstery, Inc. // Bertrand's Pharmacy
Big River #11 // Bill Landry // Bridget Hanna, Clerk of Court // Christian Avery, APLC Conrad Bourque, CPA // East Bank Veterinary Hospital // Gonzales Animal Clinic
Happy Nails // Lawson and Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home // LeBlanc's Auto Title NTRL Braid Lock & Twist // Plumbing Solutions // Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta // Robert W. Taylor Enterprises // Rouses Markets // The Magnolia Boutique Tran Thai, LLC (LA Nails)
Hope to see you at our City's Centennial Celebration!
120 South Irma Avenue, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737, United States
Open today | 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. |
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